Qatar wins bid to host 2022 World Cup
- 14 years ago
VIDEO: Qatar, the tiny and energy-rich Gulf Arab country was picked on Thursday to host the 2022 World Cup. It has placed Middle East football "on the world map," the head of Qatar's Olympic Committee said.Thousands converged on the corniche and other public places in Doha in an outburst of joy following the announcement in Zurich that Qatar would play host in 12 years to football's showpiece event. Duration: 00:34